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M3.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Inyo County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 05:49:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Inyo County, California (United States) on June 22, 2026 at 05:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 05:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Inyo County
County
Inyo County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.95850, -117.39333
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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